Betty E. Larson
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Richard Kepple Steele was born March 21, 1920, in Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, and died October 18, 1996, in Carmichael, Sacramento Co., CA, at age 76. He was the son of Donald C. Steele of Unity Twp., PA, and Dora M. Kepple of Salem Twp., Mechlings Pct., Westmoreland Co., PA.

Betty E. Larson was born June 16, 1920, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, and died January 3, 2002, in Carmichael, Sacramento, CA, at age 82. She was the daughter of Walter Emanuel Larson of Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI, and Helen Frazer of the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.

Richard Kepple Steele and Betty E. Larson were married June 24.

Richard Kepple Steele and Betty L. (Larson) Steele had three children:

  1. Robert Wayne Steele: Born about 1948 in Unknown; Unknown.
  2. Linda Marilyn Steele: Born June 26, 1951, in Ventura Co., CA; Unknown.
  3. Richard Larson Steele: Born April 16, 1955, in Ohio; Died May 27, 1993, in Sacramento Co., CA (age 38).



TIMELINE

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows Homer S. Buchanan (age 27) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Teamster Contractor living at 507 Stanton Street, 4th Ward, City of Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA. Living with him is his wife of 7 years, Sarah Buchanan (age 31) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents. Also living there is his daughter, Erma Buchanan (age 3) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents. Two unmarried boarders also live in the household, both born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents: Nora Kepple (age 19); and Dora Kepple (age 16).

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 5, 1920, shows Walter E. Larson (age 31) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents is an Engineer at a Manufacturing Company renting his home at 579 East End Ave., 14th Ward, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. Living with him is his wife Helen Larson (age 27) born in Pennsylvania to Irish and Pennsylvania-born parents. Also living there is their daughter Olive W. Larson (age 2) born in Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and Pennsylvania-born parents. The owner of the house is also living there, a widow who should be Helen's mother: Elizabeth Frazer (age 52) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania and Irish-born parents. Living with Elizabeth is her son Rees B. Frazer (age 17) born in Pennsylvania to Irish and Pennsylvania-born parents, who is an unmarried Clerk at a Steel Company. Living in the Frazer household are two unmarried nieces: Elizabeth W. Palmer (age 22) born in Pennsylvania to Canadian and Pennsylvania-born parents who is a Stenographer at a Laboratory Company; and Minnie Palmer (age 17) born in Ohio to Canadian and Pennsylvania-born parents, who is a Check Girl at a Telegraph Company.

Richard Kepple Steele was born March 21, 1920, in Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA.

Betty E. Larson was born June 16, 1920, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 14, 1930, shows Walter E. Larson (age 41) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 28 is a Mechanical Engineer at Jaels Manufacturing Company owning his home valued at $12,000 at 914 Milton St., 14th Ward, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. Living with him is his wife Helen Larson (age 37) born in Pennsylvania to Irish and Pennsylvania-born parents and first married at age 24. Also living there are their two daughters, both born in Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and Pennsylvania-born parents: Olive W. Larson (age 12); and Betty E. Larson (age 9).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 4, 1930, shows Donald C. Steele (age 40) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents and first married at age 25 is a High School Mathematics Teacher owning his home valued at $5,000 and is living at 341 Concord Avenue, 1st Ward, City of Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA. Living with him is his wife, Dora M. Steele (age 36) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania and Indiana-born parents and first married at age 22. Also living there are his two sons, both born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents: Donald C. Steele, Jr. (age 13); and Richard K. Steele (age 10).

Richard and Betty were married June 24.

Richard Kepple Steele died October 18, 1996, in Carmichael, Sacramento, CA, at age 76.

Betty E. (Larson) Steele died January 3, 2002, in Carmichael, Sacramento, CA, at age 82.